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I thought that TH-cam thumbnail is very hard to create them But finally I got this masterpiece n now I know how to create thumbnail by myself Thank you so much for this particular video It's really helpful
I just started using Adobe CC and the best way in my opinion to learn is by going through all of the apps and just start messing with the settings using test pics and videos.
You know what's uncommon and very underrated? PowerPoint. I even make IG stories from PowerPoint. I sound crazy, but it actually works. Sean, what's your thoughts on creating thumbnails that do not include the actual TH-camr in the thumbnails? You think it's not eye-catching? Or it depends on the channel?
Your original video on thumbnails taught me so much! Excited to see what you have to say here. My process is to take my thumbnail photos before I film the specific video, so I don’t forget.
Am watching in December 2020 in my starter kit program I just bought everyone how wants to succeed in TH-cam starter kit is a must have. I have been learning alot I have been doing it the wrong way, but am definitely going to improve after this training. A big thank you to think media team you guys are awesome.
Good stuff. Have to watch all parts, ie 1-5... A must to get this under your skin...shooting videos, setup, equipment, thumbnails, editing, uploading...
I use to take pictures for my thumbnails, but noticed that people were not clicking at them. Now I take shoots from the video and use them as thumbnails. Great video!
Absolutely happened the first couple times when starting with making the videos - "shoot I forgot to make a thumbnail". Quickly looking for eye capturing screen from the video, usually with a blurry motion or something...oh well, we've all been there at one point 😅 Thanks for the great tips! 👏
I can't believe that I had not subscribed to this channel, the way I watch it so religiously. Edit: I had actually only subscribed to Sean's Channel. Great content on both
,,same thing happens to me every time I finished editing videos that’s the time I start planning or taking screenshots for my thumbnails. Thanks for this awesome tip.
You always have the beat tips I've been watching since I began my channel a year ago I started with two subs and now I'm almost at 800 thanks to your videos
I have been using Canva to do all my thumbnails but have not really been putting as much thought as needed into them. I need to work on that. Great Advice, Thank you.
Well, definitely need to go back to shoot specific thumbnails. Sometimes I shoot, sometimes it’s screen shot. I’m going to be more consistent with that for sure. Will also going to explore more photoshop and get my “search before shoot” game better. Thanks for the tips and reminder 😊
Thank you so much for sharing how to make a YT thumbnail with Photoshop! My son, has tried to show me by walking me through it on the phone and I didn't get it but thanks to your video I think I got it, if not I will be playing this video over and over till I get it. Much Love!
Sean: I drive my video assistant nuts with my OCD planning and shooting thumbnails during the video, making sure my eyes are in focus, that I'm projecting an animated version of emotion that will attract viewers, and making sure my head is on one side or the other, to fit the text I am thinking of adding to the thumbnail. We take several photos just like you do. I have lately been trying to limit no more than 5 words on a thumbnail. Years ago I read research on billboard sign advertising that said don't put more than 7 words on a bill board. Thumbnails are smaller so fewer words is better. I use phrases like "Which is better" "99% Don't Know" "Don't Ever Use these!" "Which is Better?", etc.
Thank you so much. I have been doing TH-cam for a year next month and really want to improve on my thumbnails for the next year. This has been very helpful, highly appreciate it. 😊
I started with the site Canva to make my thumbnails. But then I got adobe creative cloud and switched over to Photoshop. I made several thumbnails with Canva and was a easy and pretty powerful tool to start off with.
I’m getting close to 200 subscribers now and I have Think Media and Video Influencers to thank for getting me started. I do like my thumbnails but if anybody has any suggestions I’d love to hear them! Shameless plug, I do woodwork and unusual artwork. Making tiny little metal Viking weapons have been some of my favourite videos recently. Anyway. Keep up the brilliant work Sean! I sure wouldn’t be here without you! 😁 (in the name of constant self improvement, I watched this video to the end even though I already like my thumbnails) lol Edit: I shoot separate thumbnails for most of my videos (generally 20 or so different photos). Then I edit them in Photofilter, an old program from the 2000’s that is simple to use and very effective.
That Canadian Youth Pastor I use a program called Photofilter. It’s one of those programs that are still stuck in 2009 but it works well and I’ve been using it since I was a kid. I’ve never had to research any tutorials for it, it’s simple enough to work out how to use just by spending some time playing around with it.
Believe it or not, I use OLLLLLLLD software called Microsoft PhotoDraw (2000!).....I've use it successfully to create designs for a cafepress shop, to create graphics for Amazon FBA, to create imagery for a victorious political campaign, and now for a youtube channel I'm starting with another account (Social Work Technologist)... just starting that channel, but it may finally be my motivation to move over to Photoshop/Gimp, etc. Also use PixelLab on my phone..... thanks for ALL the content and inspiration!
I'm clearly your target audience... you're EVERYWHERE I go on TH-cam. Video editing, motivational, psycholy, entrepenuer (Gary vee and the like), etc... You've got a good channel, can I suggest using other channels as well to promote yourself? namely reddit.
@@niespeludo Appreciate the support. I don't read reddit. I heard that you have to be active there to promote videos without being too "salesy". Thank you fro suggestion. Any other ideas?
@@osse1n All of that is true, look out for communities and subreddits that might fit your target audience such as r/GetMotivated r/GetDisciplined and never promote something as an outsider... redditors don't like promotional content that looks promotional unless it comes from one of their own (myself included here, although I can clearly recognize a good copy from someone who is new at promoting to communities). As for other ideas you could target followers of services that might align with your target audience such as betterhelp.com... Use similarweb.com to find their traffic sources and follow through on their social media, particularly IG. Try to look for similar profiles or related profiles that have an influence in that sphere and try commenting on their IG posts with something that generates value (this is exactly what you have been doing on TH-cam and it works wonders... and yes, I HAVE been keeping my eye on you and what you're doing in this sphere). In any case, keep up the good work.
I am a starter youtuber, everytime i used picsart as my thumbnail editor, but now i want to change to photoshop and idk how to use it, but this videi helped me, thx
I agree man, for some reason increasing Saturation and Contrast really makes the image POP. I may also point out that going back and changing old thumbnails of older videos can also be very useful and increase views.
I sometimes forget or I plan to capture a screen shot from the video. I have the M50. I need to fiddle with the settings a bit more. This was a great tutorial. Thank you. I use Canva and PicMonkey.
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QOTD ⚡️How do you create custom thumbnails? What software do you use? Let me know! 👇 ***** Looking for the best camera and equipment for TH-cam? Download the new "Think Media Video Gear Buyer's Guide" for FREE here ➡️ ThinkGearGuide.com
i used for my last Thumbnails GIMP and Krita :P
Canva
For me I use PixelLab on mobile for text and Photoshop Touch on mobile as well my most viewed video on my channel that thumbnail was made in mobile
SuperimposeX
Thumbnail maker
I’m a new blogger so I don’t even know what App to use but thank you for sharing 🦋
You get a thumbnail, you get a thumbnail, YOU GET A THUMBNAIL!
GIVE ME FREE PHOTOSHOP AND PREMIERE!
Do you give free Photoshop for needy people?
@@trojjo download from get into pc
Its free af
@@hassanfaisal4137 Are all the features included which are in paid version?? If yes, then pls send the link.
@@trojjo ok will send in a minute
Who else is coming because they started a youtube in quarantine hope everyone succeeds
yo me, starting a tech review channel!! Goodluck to you and other aspiring youtubers!!
@@Cephurr yes
@@DanushsallaDONE
yup just started a gaming channel good luck to u my man
Same, I started music-related content
Lets go! Hope everyone's TH-cam channel succeeds! 🔥🔥🔥
6:43 is when he starts with photoshop
thank you so much man!
the best
Thanks
I want to know wtf! He did for 6:43 minutes
Cheers dude
To the person who's reading this, Uou will grow your TH-cam Channel one day don't give up ! ❤️
Thank you for your tutorial.
I thought that TH-cam thumbnail is very hard to create them
But finally I got this masterpiece n now I know how to create thumbnail by myself
Thank you so much for this particular video
It's really helpful
Thumbnails are so important in capturing an individual's attention. Great video as always.
*I'm currently working on my thumbnail now for a video I'll post tomorrow. This came in timely*
All the best to you 😊
Great video !! Thanx for all the info!!
Just getting started with TH-cam. Thank you so much for all your free info. Much appreciated.
We love watching your channel. Always love and support from the Albert family.
The Albert Family Hey I love your content and what you guys are doing, I was wondering if you would want to grow together
I just started using Adobe CC and the best way in my opinion to learn is by going through all of the apps and just start messing with the settings using test pics and videos.
Just like all the contents you create. Amazing.👍
I’m loving this series for beginners!
Heather Torres ya
You know what's uncommon and very underrated? PowerPoint. I even make IG stories from PowerPoint. I sound crazy, but it actually works. Sean, what's your thoughts on creating thumbnails that do not include the actual TH-camr in the thumbnails? You think it's not eye-catching? Or it depends on the channel?
This will be my first Thumbnail photo, great tips and demonstration. I look forward to more videos.
Your original video on thumbnails taught me so much! Excited to see what you have to say here. My process is to take my thumbnail photos before I film the specific video, so I don’t forget.
Thanks man all your tips are really helpfull
Am watching in December 2020 in my starter kit program I just bought everyone how wants to succeed in TH-cam starter kit is a must have. I have been learning alot I have been doing it the wrong way, but am definitely going to improve after this training. A big thank you to think media team you guys are awesome.
Thanks for this!!! I just started out this week and my mom is helping me!
Good stuff. Have to watch all parts, ie 1-5...
A must to get this under your skin...shooting videos, setup, equipment, thumbnails, editing, uploading...
I started with Canva then I switched to photoshop. Thanks, Sean
Thanks man 🤝
I have been using my phone and taking screenshots.... Thank you so much for this video, such a game-changer!
I use to take pictures for my thumbnails, but noticed that people were not clicking at them. Now I take shoots from the video and use them as thumbnails. Great video!
This is for beginners?!? What’s the step before a beginner? That’s me 🙋🏾♀️
Subbing
@@relaxingmusictheatre8633 thanks! I subscribed to your channel too 😁
@@183Itsme thanks done too.
Probably to download Photoshop :)
Try Canva instead.
Absolutely happened the first couple times when starting with making the videos - "shoot I forgot to make a thumbnail". Quickly looking for eye capturing screen from the video, usually with a blurry motion or something...oh well, we've all been there at one point 😅 Thanks for the great tips! 👏
I like the gradient idea!
thank you so much, gray video. will be starting my TH-cam too next week. good luck to everyone planning to start. Don't give up
I can't believe that I had not subscribed to this channel, the way I watch it so religiously.
Edit: I had actually only subscribed to Sean's Channel. Great content on both
Great videos on think media. Just starting to learn how to make a TH-cam Channel and these videos are really helpful
Thanks so much. I used this and already got more attention on my video than usual!
Thank you Sean and thinkmedia team! Raza =)
,,same thing happens to me every time I finished editing videos that’s the time I start planning or taking screenshots for my thumbnails. Thanks for this awesome tip.
Edwin De Castro Hey love your channel and your content, I was wondering if you would want to grow together
Hey love your channel and what you are doing up there, I make comedy and gaming videos and was wondering is you wanted to grow together?
Thank you!!!!! I really needed this help with my TH-cam channel!!!! I enjoy every video you create, y’all ALWAYS help me out!
Hey love your channel and your content, I was wondering if you would want to grow together
haty spi I do lifestyle type videos lol just starting tho
Hank TV sure lol
your camera is terrific! really very accessible and easy photoshop. it will make thumbnails easy making.
Thank you Sean!! You’re my favorite and such a good teacher!
Wow thanks! I was looking for something like this!
QueenApple All the best to you 😊
I used pixlr for my thumbnails gonna try photoshop and see if I get any improvement always appreciate the advice !
Investing Hustler yeah I have not used Ps for my thumbnails.. i only use PicMonkey.. All the best to you 😊
My best TH-camr and my inspiration and mentor 💞 thank you so much
Sheriff Tiger Hey love your channel and your content, I was wondering if you would want to grow together
hey, can you subscribe to my channel please and thank you!! once I reach 100 subscriber doing a giveaway!! ;) ;)
@@hanktv6188 sure bro, let's subscribe to each other
@@raven513able sure i'll do the same siz
Awesome. Tutorial. Thanks so much. Time to try to implement these tips on our channel.
Thank you for helping us Sean 😊
just starting to redo all my thumbnails after uploading first 100 videos - thank you for this
Thanks for the great video!!!!! My next homework assignment to learn to make awesome thumbnails!!!! HYPE!
Just learning about them so ofcoarse I will be doing them as you say thank you for the help
Hey love your channel and what you are doing up there, I make comedy and gaming videos and was wondering is you wanted to grow together?
You always have the beat tips I've been watching since I began my channel a year ago I started with two subs and now I'm almost at 800 thanks to your videos
super super helpful, thank you so much!!
Thanks Sean for another info 😊
Great video! I am surprised you don't zoom out to check how it looks on TH-cam? I find that super useful just to check :)
Good call and tip!
@@ThinkMediaTV Thank you! Really learning from your videos for some time now!
Thanks! This video improved my thumbnails a LOT! Much appreciated
Been useing Canva as my base but finishing them off in Snap Seed. All from mobile but it works for now.
Using the iPhone 6 for mine
I have been using Canva to do all my thumbnails but have not really been putting as much thought as needed into them. I need to work on that. Great Advice, Thank you.
Well, definitely need to go back to shoot specific thumbnails. Sometimes I shoot, sometimes it’s screen shot. I’m going to be more consistent with that for sure. Will also going to explore more photoshop and get my “search before shoot” game better. Thanks for the tips and reminder 😊
Thank you so much for sharing how to make a YT thumbnail with Photoshop! My son, has tried to show me by walking me through it on the phone and I didn't get it but thanks to your video I think I got it, if not I will be playing this video over and over till I get it. Much Love!
Thank you for this video! Going to try it right now
Nice Photo
This was helpful! Hopefully the quality of my thumbnails gradually get better over time
I use photoshop, I am not the best at it but getting better, thanks for this vid!!!
I don't even know where to start, but this video was great. I need to decide what program I want to use for editing. This was a great video though.
THX brother, Ill be using these tips as I am building my channel!
Thank you Sean, great content
Nice. Thank You for the tips.
Sean: I drive my video assistant nuts with my OCD planning and shooting thumbnails during the video, making sure my eyes are in focus, that I'm projecting an animated version of emotion that will attract viewers, and making sure my head is on one side or the other, to fit the text I am thinking of adding to the thumbnail. We take several photos just like you do. I have lately been trying to limit no more than 5 words on a thumbnail. Years ago I read research on billboard sign advertising that said don't put more than 7 words on a bill board. Thumbnails are smaller so fewer words is better. I use phrases like "Which is better" "99% Don't Know" "Don't Ever Use these!" "Which is Better?", etc.
jeffostroff killer tips and insights 👊🏼💯
Thank you so much. I have been doing TH-cam for a year next month and really want to improve on my thumbnails for the next year. This has been very helpful, highly appreciate it. 😊
hey, can you subscribe to my channel please and thank you!! once I reach 100 subscriber doing a giveaway!! ;) ;)
@@raven513able I will check out your channel but only subscribe if I enjoy the content. 😊
I started with the site Canva to make my thumbnails. But then I got adobe creative cloud and switched over to Photoshop. I made several thumbnails with Canva and was a easy and pretty powerful tool to start off with.
I’m getting close to 200 subscribers now and I have Think Media and Video Influencers to thank for getting me started.
I do like my thumbnails but if anybody has any suggestions I’d love to hear them!
Shameless plug, I do woodwork and unusual artwork. Making tiny little metal Viking weapons have been some of my favourite videos recently.
Anyway. Keep up the brilliant work Sean! I sure wouldn’t be here without you! 😁 (in the name of constant self improvement, I watched this video to the end even though I already like my thumbnails) lol
Edit: I shoot separate thumbnails for most of my videos (generally 20 or so different photos). Then I edit them in Photofilter, an old program from the 2000’s that is simple to use and very effective.
Great video. 👍
I use PicMonkey and Phonto... just a beginner over here. Will try to get into photoshop as I continue to grow my TH-cam channel!
That Canadian Youth Pastor I use a program called Photofilter. It’s one of those programs that are still stuck in 2009 but it works well and I’ve been using it since I was a kid. I’ve never had to research any tutorials for it, it’s simple enough to work out how to use just by spending some time playing around with it.
The Ideas Guy thanks for the idea haha - I’ll have to check it out one of these days!
That Canadian Youth Pastor you’re welcome mate! Good luck 😁
The Ideas Guy thanks man!
Used your tips and my thumbnails look SO much better!
Thanks for the awesome content *SEAN!* I've been on TH-cam for 2 months and am already pushing *130 subscribers!* Thanks for the valuable content!
This is really help to new TH-camr as me.
Great video. Nice to learn some ideas.
Believe it or not, I use OLLLLLLLD software called Microsoft PhotoDraw (2000!).....I've use it successfully to create designs for a cafepress shop, to create graphics for Amazon FBA, to create imagery for a victorious political campaign, and now for a youtube channel I'm starting with another account (Social Work Technologist)... just starting that channel, but it may finally be my motivation to move over to Photoshop/Gimp, etc. Also use PixelLab on my phone..... thanks for ALL the content and inspiration!
thanks for the tips!
So helpful
Thanks for sharing! It helped!
*Experimenting with thumbnails is a must.*
Sometimes it becomes monotonous and we have to change it up a little.
O'SSÉIN - Master Your Mind With Me Hey love your channel and your content, I was wondering if you would want to grow together
I'm clearly your target audience... you're EVERYWHERE I go on TH-cam. Video editing, motivational, psycholy, entrepenuer (Gary vee and the like), etc... You've got a good channel, can I suggest using other channels as well to promote yourself? namely reddit.
@@hanktv6188 Keep grinding Hank
@@niespeludo Appreciate the support.
I don't read reddit. I heard that you have to be active there to promote videos without being too "salesy". Thank you fro suggestion. Any other ideas?
@@osse1n All of that is true, look out for communities and subreddits that might fit your target audience such as r/GetMotivated r/GetDisciplined and never promote something as an outsider... redditors don't like promotional content that looks promotional unless it comes from one of their own (myself included here, although I can clearly recognize a good copy from someone who is new at promoting to communities). As for other ideas you could target followers of services that might align with your target audience such as betterhelp.com... Use similarweb.com to find their traffic sources and follow through on their social media, particularly IG. Try to look for similar profiles or related profiles that have an influence in that sphere and try commenting on their IG posts with something that generates value (this is exactly what you have been doing on TH-cam and it works wonders... and yes, I HAVE been keeping my eye on you and what you're doing in this sphere). In any case, keep up the good work.
great in design idea
Thanks!
@@ThinkMediaTV Yes I love your idea for make more view on my video ,
Thanks voor de tips again:)
Thanks for the Control J tip & other tips. I bought Adobe Creative for 12 months on prime day.... I use Camtasia... Can't wait to get better.
Nice! Smart move of the prime day CC!
I forgot my thumbnail ...coz im super excited! Thank you for sharing👍♥️
Another fantastic video. You are helping me so so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Sean you are so inspiring to me you are helping my channel every day when you post a video I have to Watch it
Thanks for the kind words -- keep crushing it!
Ok thanks
I am a starter youtuber, everytime i used picsart as my thumbnail editor, but now i want to change to photoshop and idk how to use it, but this videi helped me, thx
Thanks for the step-by-step details. Also, love that you give so many ideas for solo folks.
Very great experience explanation
This is super helpful. I really wish I'd given more thought to my thumbnails in the past. Am looking fwd to levelling them up asap!
I just learn that... Thanks
I will have to try these out
I agree man, for some reason increasing Saturation and Contrast really makes the image POP. I may also point out that going back and changing old thumbnails of older videos can also be very useful and increase views.
Great video. Thank you.
Love this video... Thank you. I am following your methods to improve my channel. i am a newbie for YT.
Awesome work! Thank you for sharing!
learn photoshop with tutorial project it is at first difficult but so much usefull
@@Piousmuslim692 Agreed!
wow congratulations for 1 million subs
I sometimes forget or I plan to capture a screen shot from the video. I have the M50. I need to fiddle with the settings a bit more. This was a great tutorial. Thank you. I use Canva and PicMonkey.
This really helps me a lot before I just used phonto and inshot now I'm going to try photoshop
Great video. Very good detail basics. Thanks a lot.
I continue to forget to shoot the thumbnail pic. Thanks for the tips. Love the channel.